by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 27, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Oct 27, 2010 | Health, Parenting, Resources
Parental mental illness has a profound impact on children. “All family members are affected by a loved one’s mental illness. The entire family system needs to be addressed. To assure us we are not to blame and the situation is not hopeless. To point us to...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Sep 30, 2010 | Advice, Parenting, Pregnancy
Finding out that you are going to be a father can be an exciting and confusing time. You may be asking yourself: How will having a baby change my life? How will I pay for all the things our baby will need? How can I be a good dad? What can I do to help during...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Sep 17, 2010 | Health, Parenting
Infections of the ear are the most common cause of earache in young children, so it’s important to recognize your baby’s symptoms for earaches as early as possible. You’ll recognize the symptoms in your baby pretty quickly as your baby will be tugging or scratching...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Aug 24, 2010 | Parenting, Resources
By Merissa Myles Parenthood is a role that brings a host of new responsibilities and choices that can make even the most prepared person feel overwhelmed. Children need a healthy home and community to thrive, yet today in Canada many parents find that crucial...
by HomeOfEighT8 | Jul 15, 2010 | Advice, Parenting, Resources
While it’s widely known that some mothers suffer from postpartum depression, current research is now suggesting that new fathers may become depressed after childbirth, too. A study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association...
